The top guys in the world are even better than we realize I believe. I'm a decent player, and the guys I know on the Hooters Tour easily will get me day in and day out. Their short games and scrambling skills are what set them apart from other good ball strikers.

No clue how good they'd be but rest assured they wouldn't shoot anything like I would.

I play golf a lot and I'm a fairly good player and I can usually guess my yardage (give or take 10 yards). Plus, 99% of courses have yardage markers on the course, I hope pros know how to pace it off like the rest of us mortals.

Remember, they all played public/private golf (without caddies) before making it to the "big time".

It is unreal how good some of those guys are. They have such control over the ball.

I find that if I get a good course book and the layout isn't overly tricky (no hidden hazards and such) that I can usually get around a new track OK. With a caddie that knows a course or a good GPS I find I can usually save 2-4 shots the first time I play a course.

When you hear "These guys are good" they really are. I only wish I had that kind of talent!

It is unreal how good some of those guys are. They have such control over the ball.

I find that if I get a good course book and the layout isn't overly tricky (no hidden hazards and such) that I can usually get around a new track OK. With a caddie that knows a course or a good GPS I find I can usually save 2-4 shots the first time I play a course.

When you hear "These guys are good" they really are. I only wish I had that kind of talent!

so, where do you feel your 2 - 4 shots would be lost, putting,gir or where?